Jeff & Ryan wrap up the year with a look back at the M*A*S*H family members lost in 2021. We also dive into the mailbag to answer listener questions about creamed weenies, the fourth BJ, the best DVD collections, the mystery of BJ's mystery, and a life-changing quote from Col. Potter. For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit MashMatters.com

Unplugged, Unplanned, and Unprepared! Jeff & Ryan go off-script and talk about anything that comes to mind: injuries, wills, Jerry Lewis, and Jeff's brief stint as a game show host. Don't worry. we also talk about M*A*S*H... along with some thoughts on the passing of beloved guest star, Richard Lee Sung. Buckle up because we don't know where this one's gonna go. For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit MashMatters.com

We're going back in time to when Jeff & Ryan first met... on the radio! The year was 1997. Ryan was working on the morning show on New Country Z100 in southern Illinois. One fateful morning, Jeff joined Ryan and his cohorts to promote his soon-to-be-classic cookbook. The rest is MASH Matters history. In this episode, for the first time in 24 years, you will hear the interview that started it all. Plus,  stick around at the end for an update on Jeff's book!

Jeff & Ryan welcome Gary Markowitz to MASH Matters. Gary was not only a writer on M*A*S*H, but he was also the stepson of M*A*S*H creator Larry Gelbart! In this candid conversation, Gary shares stories about Larry writing the M*A*S*H pilot, the original ending of the episode "George," the beginning and end of the relationship with his writing partner, getting fired by his stepfather, and his thoughts on a M*A*S*H reboot. For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit MashMatters.com

Let's go to the phones! Jeff & Ryan unload a slew of listener voicemails. Topics include the evolving role of women on M*A*S*H, a radio show featuring the enlisted personnel, actors who have passed away, blooper reels, and the ever-changing theme song. Plus, will the Smithsonian do anything with the M*A*S*H set to celebrate the 50th anniversary? Find out on this episode of MASH Matters.

Emmy award-winning writer Dan Wilcox returns to MASH Matters! Dan sits down with Jeff & Ryan to talk about writing M*A*S*H with his partner Thad Mumford. We discuss their writing process, the genius of Gene Reynolds, continuity on M*A*S*H, the tricky balance of comedy & drama, his favorite characters to write for, and Mr. Snuffleupagus! For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit MashMatters.com

Jeff & Ryan welcome Shari Saba to MASH Matters! Shari played the aptly named Nurse Shari on M*A*S*H (seasons 9-11). We discuss her music background, her memories from the chaotic last day of filming, the cast member who made her laugh, and what it's like to act like you're flirting with Alan Alda. Sheri also talks about her unorthodox road to appearing on M*A*S*H and why she stopped acting after the series ended. For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit MashMatters.com

What's with all the continuity errors on M*A*S*H? Plus, who picked out the cast's clothing? Did M*A*S*H discover Godzilla? When the heck are Jeff & Ryan gonna do their season six recap? And what did Jeff think of BARBARELLA? Find out on this episode of MASH Matters!

Which guest stars stood out from the rest? What was it like to film the famous final scene in Abyssinia Henry? Did acting class really work for Jeff? Find out in this jam-packed episode of MASH Matters! For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit MashMatters.com

Jeff & Ryan welcome David Pollock & Elias Davis to MASH Matters!  This Emmy Award-winning writing team wrote multiple episodes M*A*S*H, including fan favorites "Blood Brothers," "'Twas the Day After Christmas", "Sons & Bowlers," and (with Alan Alda) the first 30 minutes of "Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen." We discuss their career, influences, writing process, and the comedy team they didn't book as producers of The Steve Allen Show. For show notes, episodes, recipes, bios, and more visit MashMatters.com